Andy Burnham

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Irish border poll ‘off the table’, says Andy Burnham

Irish border poll ‘off the table’, says Andy Burnham

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Burnham said the ‘rifts’ arising from referendums take a long time to heal, referring to Brexit and the Scottish independence referendum.
Andy Burnham wants to ‘move things forward’ in solving Stormont budget crisis

Andy Burnham wants to ‘move things forward’ in solving Stormont budget crisis

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

The UK Prime Minister is undertaking his first visit to Northern Ireland since entering Downing Street.
Dáil to return early as Government sees sense on fuel supports

Dáil to return early as Government sees sense on fuel supports

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Here, we take a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Tensions around lifting of government fuel supports with protest memories fresh

Tensions around lifting of government fuel supports with protest memories fresh

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Here, we take a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Gianni Infantino has ‘lost the confidence’ of UEFA with ‘shabby’ World Cup plan

Gianni Infantino has ‘lost the confidence’ of UEFA with ‘shabby’ World Cup plan

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

FIFA’s president backed down over the proposal following fierce criticism from across the football world.
Nicola Sturgeon: Women expected to ‘carry the can for the behaviour of a man’

Nicola Sturgeon: Women expected to ‘carry the can for the behaviour of a man’

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Sturgeon also said Prime Minister Andy Burnham has a ‘very southern view of what it means to be northern’.
Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says Tánaiste

Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says Tánaiste

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Simon Harris said the British Prime Minister ‘knows Ireland well, and Ireland knows him well’.
Burnham's electricity VAT cut could put pressure on Martin amid cost-of-living pressures

Burnham's electricity VAT cut could put pressure on Martin amid cost-of-living pressures

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Here, we take a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Andy Burnham and Taoiseach discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

Andy Burnham and Taoiseach discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

‘Great to speak to new UK PM Andy Burnham this morning,’ Micheal Martin said.
Chris Bryant appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

Chris Bryant appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

The Rhondda and Ogmore MP was appointed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to follow Hilary Benn.
Who is Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel?

Who is Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel?

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

The pair have been a couple since university days.
Taoiseach will work with UK prime minister to ensure 'close co-operation'

Taoiseach will work with UK prime minister to ensure 'close co-operation'

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Micheál Martin has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister.
North's finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

North's finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday
Peter Thiel Powerscourt event criticised by opposition TDs

Peter Thiel Powerscourt event criticised by opposition TDs

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Streeting prepared to trigger Labour leadership contest as early as next week

Streeting prepared to trigger Labour leadership contest as early as next week

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

The former British health secretary insisted he had the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest.
Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate for ‘abuse online’

Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate for ‘abuse online’

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Robert Kenyon, who is standing against Labour’s Andy Burnham, used a now-deleted X account to support an offensive post about the TV star.
Ahern and Hutch comments a bad reflection on Irish politics

Ahern and Hutch comments a bad reflection on Irish politics

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Here, we take a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Ricky Hatton’s family pay emotional tribute to boxing great

Ricky Hatton’s family pay emotional tribute to boxing great

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Tributes have been paid across sport and wider society towards Hatton, a former world welterweight champion.
Man Utd welcome UK Government backing for regeneration project around Old Trafford

Man Utd welcome UK Government backing for regeneration project around Old Trafford

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Options to increase capacity to 87,000 at the existing stadium or build a new ground which could hold 100,000 fans are on the table.
No where would come close – Andy Burnham excited by Man Utd regeneration project

No where would come close – Andy Burnham excited by Man Utd regeneration project

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The Premier League giants announced on Friday that a task force has been formed aimed at exploring options to regenerate the Old Trafford area.

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